Nintendo finally sets a Switch 2 pre-order date, but its sales restrictions might be over the top

In context: Nintendo has set a new date for Switch 2 pre-orders: April 24. The company initially promised pre-orders would begin on April 9 but backtracked just days before, citing ongoing tariff uncertainty as the reason for the delay. With those trade concerns seemingly resolved or at least accounted for, Nintendo is giving it another shot. The Switch 2 will still launch on June 5, featuring upgraded internals, improved Joy-Con controllers with magnetic snap-on rails, and backward compatibility for most digital Switch games. Nintendo has been relatively open about the hardware. However, its wishy-washy approach to pre-orders has caused confusion and speculation, particularly regarding its price. When the company postponed the April 9 date, it issued a brief statement that blamed "evolving global trade conditions" and promised updates soon. That led to conjecture that Nintendo might be waiting for clarity on U.S. import tariffs – especially since the new console, like its predecesso ... Read full article.